Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
424F5E
RGB
66, 79, 94
HSL
212, 18%, 31%
HSB
212, 30%, 37%
CMYK
30, 16, 0, 63
LAB
33, -2, -11
LCH
33, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 252
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
33, -7, -13
HWB
212, 26%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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